THE EFFECT OF SHORT FILM ANIMATION ON IMPROVING THE VOCABULARY MASTERY OF EIGHTH GRADE STUDENTS

Abstract

This research aimed to examine whether there is a significant effect of short film animation on improving students’ vocabulary mastery of eighth-grade students of SMPN 37 Pekanbaru. The method used in this research was a quantitative approach with quasi-experimental design involving 60 students divided into a control group and experimental group. Data were collected through pre-test and post-test in the forms of multiple choice. The result of the analysis using the Independent T-test showed a significance value (2-tailed) of 0.001, which means that null hypothesis (H0) can be rejected, supporting the alternative hypothesis (Ha). Thus, it can be concluded that short film animation effectively improves the vocabulary mastery of eighth-grade students at SMPN 37 Pekanbaru. This study suggests that short film animation is a significant medium in improving students’ vocabulary mastery.